It finally happened! On our way to Grand Prairie Barb spotted a black bear sunning itself next to route 43. I only got a quick glance.
The entire trip, 255 miles, was accompanied by 50mph cross winds that tried to blow us off the road. It took all my concentration to keep rig on road. Just to keep things interesting the road had S curves and 9% grades.
By the time we pulled into the campground we were both exhausted.
On Monday we get to Dawson Creek, the end of the first leg of or trip.
Grand Prairie is a boom town, has some of the largest natural gas reserves in North America. Add the huge logging, pulp and OSB plants and you have an exploding population.
Will do some last minute stocking up before we enter British Columba. We are told that prices for all the basics are much higher there.
Glad you didn't stop to pet the black bear. I can imagine the roads through the rockiess, like I-77 through WVA only worse!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are still considering it an adventure!
B&D